The Talent Myth

Why Talent Isn't Worth Shit

Wayne M Goldsmith

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Moregold Sports Pty Ltd
27 June 2025

Teaching skills & techniques; Advice on parenting; Sports training & coaching

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What if everything you've been told about talent is wrong?

Your child just got cut from the team. Your young athlete isn't the fastest, strongest, or most ""naturally gifted"" player. You've been told they don't have ""what it takes.""

Here's the truth that will change everything: Talent isn't worth shit. But your child is.

The Devastating Myth That's Destroying PotentialEvery day, millions of young athletes quit sports because they've been labeled ""untalented."" Parents watch their children's dreams die because coaches focus on genetic gifts rather than character. Meanwhile, the qualities that actually predict long-term success are completely ignored.

This has to stop.

From 30 Years Working with Elite AthletesWayne Goldsmith has spent three decades working with Olympic champions, world record holders, and professional athletes across six continents. He's discovered something that contradicts everything most people believe about athletic success:

The athletes who achieve sustained excellence aren't necessarily the most ""talented""-they're the ones who make championship choices.

The 10 Championship Choices That Matter More Than TalentIn this groundbreaking book, you'll discover:

Why early success often leads to later failure (and late bloomers frequently become champions)

The 10 specific qualities that predict athletic success better than any physical attribute

How to handle the car ride home after losses, setbacks, and disappointments

What to say when your child wants to quit and when to support that decision

Why being ""untalented"" is actually an advantage in disguise

The exact phrases that build resilience versus those that create fragility

For Every Parent Who's Been Told Their Child Isn't Good EnoughThis book is for families who refuse to accept that genetic lottery determines potential. It's for parents who want to develop character alongside athletic ability.

Real Stories, Practical Strategies, Lasting ResultsPacked with real examples from elite sports and practical conversation starters for critical moments, this book provides everything you need to:

Help your child develop unshakeable confidence based on effort, not genetics

Navigate the emotional challenges of youth sports with wisdom

Build life skills that extend far beyond athletic achievement

Create a family culture that values character over trophies

Michael Jordan was cut from his high school team. Tom Brady was drafted 199th. Stephen Curry was ""too small"" for major colleges.

What if your ""untalented"" child is exactly where they need to be to develop the qualities that actually matter?

The Championship Choice Is YoursYou can continue believing the talent myth and watching potential die in young athletes. Or you can join the revolution that's changing how we think about athletic development and human potential.

Your child may not be talented. But they can be something infinitely better-they can be someone of character who maximizes whatever abilities they possess.

That's what's actually worth everything.

By: Wayne M Goldsmith
Imprint: Moregold Sports Pty Ltd
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9780987155719
ISBN 10: 0987155717
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 27 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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The Talent Myth

Why Talent Isn't Worth Shit

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